Ceres Transport Riders Museum in Ceres, Wes-Kaap

The Story of Ceres

The Ceres Transport Riders Museum, also known in Afrikaans as the Ceres Togryers Museum, was established in November 1978 by members of the community in Ceres. These members were committed to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Ceres.

The building in which the museum is housed was originally built as a flour mill during the early 1930’s and in April 1987 the Museum was declared a Province-aided Museum. The name Togryers or Transport Riders originated from the huge influence that the transport riders had on the development of Ceres. The town became accessible to wagons after the completion of Mitchell’s Pass and one of the main routes to the diamond fields in Kimberley went through Ceres.

The Museum houses various exhibitions and displays with a number of items including documents, cultural objects, natural objects, research and much more giving you an insight into the history of the area. The Museum explains the struggle the Transport Riders from the 1800’s has to endure with their ox wagons over the huge mountains and tricky passes to reach Ceres.

Ceres is town famous for its fruit growing and a fruit tasting kiosk is set up onsite where visitors can sample the delicious, world famous “Ceres Fruit Juices”, proudly produced in Ceres.

Things to see and do

Guided Tours

The Transport Riders & Ox Wagons Exhibits

Natural History Exhibits

Local History of Ceres Exhibit

Houdenbek Slave Uprising Exhibit

Apartheid era Exhibit

Ceres Fruit Juice Tasting Kiosk

Gift Shop

Admission

Adults, R10

Children, R2

Guided Tours restricted to minimum 10 people

Weekend tours on request only

Prices are subject to change, please contact the Museum directly to confirm